AP Gov. Ch. 13 Notes: The Presidency

Electoral College

A body of electors established by the United States Constitution, responsible for formally electing the President and Vice President of the United States. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total number of senators and representatives in Congress.

T/F? It is possible to become president without winning the popular vote.

True; the Electoral College can elect a candidate who did not win the nationwide popular vote.

Clarified that the president and VP have to be chosen separately

The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution

Chief of State

The ceremonial head of state, as chief of state, the president engages in a number of activities that are largely symbolic or ceremonial.

T/F? the president shoots the first goal to start off the basketball season

This statement is false; the president does not participate in starting the basketball season. He throws the first pitch to start off the baseball season.

T/F? The President makes personal calls to astronauts.

True

If a president is beloved by the public does it help him deal with proposed legislation

Yes

Does the president have the power to remove office officials because they do not agree with him, or if they are not doing a good job?

yes, but to an extent

How many agencies director’s can remove president from office?

10

Section 2 Article 2

The power to grant and receive pardons

When can the president grant a pardon

before, during, or after a trial

Commander In Chief

According to the Constitution, the president is the commander in chief of the army and navy. In other words, the armed forces are under civilian, rather than military control

War Powers Resolution

requiring that the prez consult with Congress when sending American forces into action.

Chief Diplomat

Power to recognize foreign governments; to make treaties, with advice and consent of senate; and to make special agreements with other head of state that don’t require congressional approval

Diplomatic Recognition

The power to recognize or refuse to recognize foreign governments

Proposal or Ratification of Treaties

power to negotiate treaties with other nations. These treaties must be presented to the senate, where they may be modified and must be approved by a 2/3 vote.

Executive Agreements

prez power in foreign affairs is enhanced greatly by the use of executive agreements made between the prez and other head of states

Does the prez need senate approval in executive agreements

No

Chief Legislator

Constitutionally, presidents must recommend to congress legislation that they judge nessary

State of the union message/address

Broad comprehensive view of what the prez wishes the legislator to accomplish during it’s session,it is also to the American people

Getting legislation passed

The prez can propose legislation, but Congress doesn’t have to approve of any of it.

saying no to legislation

prez can veto, which the bill is returned to Congress unsigned with a note attached

Congress overrides

When the prez vetos a bill Congress off of a 2/3 vote can override that veto

Statutory Powers

powers of the prez that Congress has est. by law or statute

expressed powers

Powers of the prez that are specifically stated in the constitution

inherent powers

powers of the prez that are loosely worded stated in the constitution